“To me, ABI is life changing. It means learning new skills to navigate and adapt to new situations”.

John Reesor Centre (JRC) is a six bedroom home located in an established neighbourhood in West Hamilton. JRC is home to moderate to severe ABI clients focusing on developing and maintaining independent living skills as well as social recreational engagement in the residence and in the community. JRC’s structured living environment provides a safe, stable atmosphere that facilitates community integration, skill building and functional goal attainment.

Female client smiling and sitting across the table from another client and beside female staff member. They look to be in an interesting and happy conversation.
Female client smiling and sitting across the table from another client and beside female staff member. They look to be in an interesting and happy conversation. Brown brick, 2 story house with white shutters, white floral bush in the front and a big green tree in the backyard. Beige dining area with rectangle brown table and four chairs. Green plant sits in the middle of the table. Well lit room is sparcely furnished and leads to a kitchen at the back. Large kitchen with light brown wood cabinetry, black dishwasher and built-in wall stove. Bright window above the sink letting in lots of natural light. Well lit, beige basement with 3 brown leather couches and a TV and sound system This client's bedroom has a White dressor with pink accents including lamp, radio and picture frames on the left side of the room; TV mounted above; Pink plaid lazy boy chair in top corner; single bed with pink pillows and floral duvet along the right side of the room with assist lift pole.

About our Home

  • Fully accessible 2-storey home with finished basement
    • In-home elevator with access to all floors
    • Accessible communal kitchen
    • Accessible laundry facilities
    • 4 accessible bathrooms
    • Congregate space in basement family room
  • 6 single occupancy rooms;
    • Furnishings provided by the client
    • TV/ethernet ports available; per client expense
  • Outside patio area
  • Close proximity to local coffee shops and restaurants for supervised outings
  • Accessible via public transit and DARTS

What We Offer

  • Individualized programming based on client’s ABI rehabilitative goals.
  • Structured, meaningful and consistent daily routines with an emphasis on skill building and behaviour management.
  • Access to a multidisciplinary clinical team including behaviour therapy, psychiatry, social work, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and speech language pathology.
  • Capacity to address certain mental health and addiction issues.
  • One dedicated pharmacy provider; medications securely stored onsite and administered by staff.
  • 24/7 on-site staff support.

Questions?

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